HCONRES 297
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ex-presidents
Executive orders
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military history
Military personnel
Minorities
Segregation
Truman Administration
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 15, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 14, 2008
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H6424)
Jul 14, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6448)
Jul 14, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 14, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 297.
Jul 14, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6424-6426)
Jul 14, 2008
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 29, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 14, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2008 | House · vote #488 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 378–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 297: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-297/
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